TERC and Lesley University are extending the faculty development efforts=
of an online master=E2=80=99s in science education program for K-8 educato=
rs. The project will help to ensure the quality of course instruction, expa=
nd dissemination efforts, and help both new and seasoned scientists and sci=
ence educators who teach online to understand:

how to facilitate authentic and substantive science learning among K-8 =
educators; and

how to support teachers as they integrate new ideas for science educati=
on into their own classroom teaching.

The project has three phases: participation in online seminars; mentorin=
g of novices by seasoned facilitators; and participation in an online commu=
nity.